HI 3897 Extra Virgin Olive Oil Acidity Test Kit is a reagent kit for measuring the acidity of olive oil. It is equipped with a magnetic stirrer, reagent, organic solvent, droppers, etc. The use is simple and can meet the needs of laboratory and field use.
The HI 3897 is a chemical test kit designed to measure the acidity of extra virgin olive oil, expressed as oleic acid. The kit includes necessary reagents, syringes, and a magnetic stirrer to perform titration analysis. It is used to determine if olive oil meets the regulatory standard for 'extra virgin' classification (acidity below 1%).
The document details the step-by-step procedure for preparing the sample, performing the titration with the provided titrant solution, and calculating the final acidity percentage based on the volume of titrant used. It also includes information on replacement kits and safety precautions.
| Range | 0 to 1% acidity |
|---|---|
| Smallest Increment | 0.01 ml = 0.01 % |
| Analysis Method | Titration |
| Sample Size | 4.6 ml (or 4.0 g) |
| Case Dimensions | 112 x 390 x 318 mm |
| Shipping Weight | 3000 g |
According to CEE 2568/91 regulation, olive oil is called extra virgin when its acidity is below 1%.
The final point is indicated by the change in color of the solution from yellow/green to pink.
The acidity in percent is equal to the milliliters of titration solution used (e.g., 0.5 ml of titrant = 0.5% oil acidity).